David Bowie Rocks MSG

From the opening “Rebel, Rebel” to the closing “Ziggy Stardust,” Bowie and company somehow managed to infuse every number, no matter how familiar, with a freshness and power that can only come from dedication and hard work as well as brilliance. His distinctive voice showing few effects of the recent illness, Bowie sang with a passion and urgency that belied his age, demonstrating his theatrical expertise with his typically expert physical delivery and body language. Only with the high notes on “All the Young Dudes” did he ask for audience assistance, in his typically understated British way: “If you would join in on the chorus, that would be too delicious.” The sold-out crowd naturally responded, with a sing-along so deafening that even Bowie seemed surprised. (full story)